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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.We welcome applications from suitably experienced Art Therapists to join the Infant Mental Health team in NHS Tayside.
The Infant Mental Health team is the latest service innovation in NHS Tayside focussed on the earliest years and follows the recent developments of the multidisciplinary Peri-natal Mental Health team and Maternity & Neonatal Psychology. The Lead Clinician for Infant Mental Health is a consultant clinical psychologist, and there are two clinical psychologists working in the team, undertaking both direct and indirect work with infants and carers and those who support them.
The specific tasks of this post include the facilitation and evaluation of an innovative Parent-Infant Art Therapy group and involves work with Named Persons and other professionals involved in supporting young families.
This post is based in Dundee, but some travel between different areas within Tayside may be required.
The Infant Mental Health team sits within NHS Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, which has a complement of around 160 clinical and applied staff with an additional 18 trainees. The Leadership Team comprises the Director, Deputy Director and 15 Consultants. The Service provides a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment in which to work. There are excellent links and working relationships with Dundee, Perth & Kinross and Angus Health & Social Care Partnerships and the acute services of NHS Tayside. Together, we serve a population of 416,090, with approximately 67,100 of these being children under 16, and an annual birth rate of around 3,400. The Service is hosted within Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership.
We are committed to authentic leadership and have a strong culture of inclusion. The leadership team meets regularly, making time to address operational issues and professional development and this model is mirrored in each speciality for clinical staff.
For those , the area is Scotland in microcosm: from the cities of Perth and Dundee to the Angus Glens, rural Perthshire, and a fantastic coastline, there really is something for everyone.
Please note that the Job Description for this new post is currently under review, and a draft will be available at interview. The Person Specification outlines the essential and desirable criteria for the post.
For informal discussion about this post, please email Dr Sean Nolan, lead clinician and consultant clinical psychologist, at
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview.
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We welcome applications from suitably experienced Art Therapists to join the Infant Mental Health team in NHS Tayside.
The Infant Mental Health team is the latest service innovation in NHS Tayside focussed on the earliest years and follows the recent developments of the multidisciplinary Peri-natal Mental Health team and Maternity & Neonatal Psychology. The Lead Clinician for Infant Mental Health is a consultant clinical psychologist, and there are two clinical psychologists working in the team, undertaking both direct and indirect work with infants and carers and those who support them.
The specific tasks of this post include the facilitation and evaluation of an innovative Parent-Infant Art Therapy group and involves work with Named Persons and other professionals involved in supporting young families.
This post is based in Dundee, but some travel between different areas within Tayside may be required.
The Infant Mental Health team sits within NHS Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, which has a complement of around 160 clinical and applied staff with an additional 18 trainees. The Leadership Team comprises the Director, Deputy Director and 15 Consultants. The Service provides a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment in which to work. There are excellent links and working relationships with Dundee, Perth & Kinross and Angus Health & Social Care Partnerships and the acute services of NHS Tayside. Together, we serve a population of 416,090, with approximately 67,100 of these being children under 16, and an annual birth rate of around 3,400. The Service is hosted within Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership.
We are committed to authentic leadership and have a strong culture of inclusion. The leadership team meets regularly, making time to address operational issues and professional development and this model is mirrored in each speciality for clinical staff.
For those , the area is Scotland in microcosm: from the cities of Perth and Dundee to the Angus Glens, rural Perthshire, and a fantastic coastline, there really is something for everyone.
Please note that the Job Description for this new post is currently under review, and a draft will be available at interview. The Person Specification outlines the essential and desirable criteria for the post.
For informal discussion about this post, please email Dr Sean Nolan, lead clinician and consultant clinical psychologist, at
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
We welcome applications from suitably experienced Art Therapists to join the Infant Mental Health team in NHS Tayside.
The Infant Mental Health team is the latest service innovation in NHS Tayside focussed on the earliest years and follows the recent developments of the multidisciplinary Peri-natal Mental Health team and Maternity & Neonatal Psychology. The Lead Clinician for Infant Mental Health is a consultant clinical psychologist, and there are two clinical psychologists working in the team, undertaking both direct and indirect work with infants and carers and those who support them.
The specific tasks of this post include the facilitation and evaluation of an innovative Parent-Infant Art Therapy group and involves work with Named Persons and other professionals involved in supporting young families.
This post is based in Dundee, but some travel between different areas within Tayside may be required.
The Infant Mental Health team sits within NHS Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, which has a complement of around 160 clinical and applied staff with an additional 18 trainees. The Leadership Team comprises the Director, Deputy Director and 15 Consultants. The Service provides a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment in which to work. There are excellent links and working relationships with Dundee, Perth & Kinross and Angus Health & Social Care Partnerships and the acute services of NHS Tayside. Together, we serve a population of 416,090, with approximately 67,100 of these being children under 16, and an annual birth rate of around 3,400. The Service is hosted within Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership.
We are committed to authentic leadership and have a strong culture of inclusion. The leadership team meets regularly, making time to address operational issues and professional development and this model is mirrored in each speciality for clinical staff.
For those , the area is Scotland in microcosm: from the cities of Perth and Dundee to the Angus Glens, rural Perthshire, and a fantastic coastline, there really is something for everyone.
Please note that the Job Description for this new post is currently under review, and a draft will be available at interview. The Person Specification outlines the essential and desirable criteria for the post.
For informal discussion about this post, please email Dr Sean Nolan, lead clinician and consultant clinical psychologist, at
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview.
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
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1. Can you tell us a little about your background and experience in art therapy, particularly with infants and young families?
2. What inspired you to pursue a career as an art therapist, and what do you find most rewarding about this field?
3. Describe your approach to facilitating and evaluating a Parent-Infant Art Therapy group. What methods do you find most effective?
4. How do you tailor your therapeutic techniques to meet the individual needs of infants and their caregivers?
5. Can you share an example of a challenging case you’ve encountered in your previous roles and how you managed it?
6. This role requires working closely with Named Persons and other professionals. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams?
7. What is your experience with parenting support networks, and how do you engage with parents in a therapeutic setting to foster trust and openness?
8. What do you believe are the key factors influencing infant mental health, and how can art therapy contribute to promoting well-being in this area?
9. How do you stay updated on current developments and best practices in the field of infant mental health and art therapy?
10. NHS Scotland values diversity and inclusion. How do you ensure your practice is sensitive to the cultural backgrounds and needs of the families you work with?
11. Can you provide an example where you adapted your therapeutic approach to accommodate a client's cultural or personal background?
12. What are your goals for professional development, and how do you envision contributing to the ongoing training and development of your colleagues within the NHS Tayside team?
13. How do you approach teamwork and leadership in a multidisciplinary setting, particularly when addressing challenges or differences in opinion?
14. The role may involve travel across different areas within Tayside. How do you manage your time and travel effectively while ensuring continuity of care for your clients?
15. What challenges do you foresee in this role based on the current landscape of infant mental health services, and how do you plan to address them?
16. What do you think makes a successful art therapist in an NHS setting, especially concerning infant mental health?
17. Do you have any questions for us about the Infant Mental Health team or NHS Tayside as a whole?
1. Can you tell us a little about your background and experience in art therapy, particularly with infants and young families?
2. What inspired you to pursue a career as an art therapist, and what do you find most rewarding about this field?
3. Describe your approach to facilitating and evaluating a Parent-Infant Art Therapy group. What methods do you find most effective?
4. How do you tailor your therapeutic techniques to meet the individual needs of infants and their caregivers?
5. Can you share an example of a challenging case you’ve encountered in your previous roles and how you managed it?
6. This role requires working closely with Named Persons and other professionals. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams?
7. What is your experience with parenting support networks, and how do you engage with parents in a therapeutic setting to foster trust and openness?
8. What do you believe are the key factors influencing infant mental health, and how can art therapy contribute to promoting well-being in this area?
9. How do you stay updated on current developments and best practices in the field of infant mental health and art therapy?
10. NHS Scotland values diversity and inclusion. How do you ensure your practice is sensitive to the cultural backgrounds and needs of the families you work with?
11. Can you provide an example where you adapted your therapeutic approach to accommodate a client's cultural or personal background?
12. What are your goals for professional development, and how do you envision contributing to the ongoing training and development of your colleagues within the NHS Tayside team?
13. How do you approach teamwork and leadership in a multidisciplinary setting, particularly when addressing challenges or differences in opinion?
14. The role may involve travel across different areas within Tayside. How do you manage your time and travel effectively while ensuring continuity of care for your clients?
15. What challenges do you foresee in this role based on the current landscape of infant mental health services, and how do you plan to address them?
16. What do you think makes a successful art therapist in an NHS setting, especially concerning infant mental health?
17. Do you have any questions for us about the Infant Mental Health team or NHS Tayside as a whole?
Useful skills for an Art Therapist:
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To work as an art therapist in the UK, you typically need a combination of education, training, and specific skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications necessary for a career in art therapy:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, art, or a related field is often required. Many art therapists also hold a master's degree in art therapy or a related area.
2. Accredited Training: You need to have completed a postgraduate diploma or a master’s degree in art therapy that is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. Professional Registration: You must register with the HCPC as an arts therapist to practice legally in the UK.
Skills Required:
1. Artistic Skills: Proficiency in various art mediums and techniques is essential to help clients express themselves creatively.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Strong understanding of psychological theories and therapeutic practices, as well as skills to facilitate therapeutic relationships.
3. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication is crucial to building rapport with clients and understanding their needs.
4. Empathy and Sensitivity: Ability to empathize with clients and understand their emotional and psychological states, creating a safe space for expression.
5. Observational Skills: Keen observational skills to assess clients' behaviors and artistic expressions for insights into their mental and emotional processes.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think creatively and adapt interventions to meet diverse client needs.
7. Cultural Competence: Awareness and respect for different cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values, which may influence a client's experience of therapy.
8. Boundaries and Ethics: Understanding of professional ethics and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in therapeutic relationships.
Other Considerations:
- Supervision and Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in ongoing training and supervision to stay updated with best practices in the field.
- Experience: Relevant experience, such as volunteering or working in mental health settings, can be beneficial.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and medical personnel, may be a part of your role.
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